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Moriya-shi

City in Ibaraki, Japan

Overview

Moriya-shi is a suburban city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, known for its convenient rail connections to Tokyo and friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It offers a balance between urban amenities and scenic green spaces, making it popular for families and commuters. Modern infrastructure and local parks add to its comfortable living standards.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.95°, 139.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,385
Local Cost
$875
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
73
English
42
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1394 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
10
Parks
29
Transport
61
Walk Score
61
Footways
122.0
Airport
NRT
Distance
42 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-20.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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